EBF Volleyball Team Dominates at Fairfield Triangular Meet, Secures Two Wins
Fairfield, IA – August 29, 2024 – The Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont (EBF) volleyball team kicked off their season in dominant fashion at the Fairfield Triangular meet on Thursday night. The Rockets secured two decisive victories, defeating Waco and Fairfield in straight sets.
In their first match, EBF overpowered Waco with scores of 25-10 and 25-5. The Rockets carried their momentum into the second match, where they faced Fairfield, winning 25-13 and 25-12.
Senior standout Molly Shafer led the team with an impressive performance, delivering 24 kills on 35 attacks, while also contributing 6 aces and 11 digs. Setter Kate Shafer was instrumental in facilitating the offense, racking up 39 assists and adding 3 kills, 2 aces, and 2 blocks.
Lacey Taylor also had a strong showing with 10 kills and 6 aces, while Kaylee Helm provided stability on defense with 8 digs. Ella Ray, Lanie Batterson, and Chloe Lyon each made key contributions at the net, combining for 9 kills and 5 blocks. Kinley Lobberecht added 5 digs and 2 aces to round out the Rockets’ balanced attack.
Head Coach Gladys Genskow was pleased with the team’s performance, noting that the wins were a solid start to the season. “The girls played a consistent match against both teams tonight,” Genskow said. “We have areas we will continue to improve upon each time out, which will be an ongoing focus throughout the season. The players are excited to get the season going because of the potential this team has this year.”
As the team adjusts to new players in different positions, Genskow emphasized the importance of maintaining attention to detail. “The targets on our backs raise the level of expectation for each player, and they are ready to take on the challenge,” she added. “I’m proud of their efforts, and we will continue to improve on those finer details as we gain more experience with all players.”
Looking ahead, EBF will travel to the West Branch tournament on Saturday, where they will face tough competition. Coach Genskow is confident that the team will continue to build on their strengths as they navigate the early part of the season.
With two wins under their belt, the Rockets are off to a promising start and look forward to what could be a strong season.
